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After watching Fernando Tatis Jr. successfully check his swing, Dodgers catcher Will Smith made the Padres pay for a base running mistake.
The Dodgers activated reliever Tanner Scott from the injured list Friday before their key weekend series against the Padres. Scott, who led the majors with seven blown saves when he was sidelined, missed a month with left elbow inflammation.
Just like last weekend, the Dodgers and the Padres square off for first place in the NL West. This time, in San Diego.
This weekend represents the last 2025 regular-season series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. Unfortunately, the rivalry has cooled due to the Dodgers’ dominance over the Padres in head-to-head competition.
The Padres tested their October formula in an October-like setting on Friday night. When they execute it, they’re going to be tough to beat.
Dodgers defeat Rockies to maintain one-game lead in NL West. Next, they travel to San Diego for three games with the Padres.